Assistant Professor, Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences What are your research interests?I am interested in low-dimensional topology, which is the study of shapes of dimension 3 and 4, the dimensions mostly relevant to our daily life.What classes are you teaching at Lehigh?Various math courses. For this academic year, I will teach Math 21, 307, and 408.What degrees do you hold and where did you earn them?Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Math (University of Cambridge); Ph.D. in Mathematics (Stanford University)What was your previous institution?I was at Caltech as a postdoc.What do you enjoy most about teaching?What I enjoy most about teaching is seeing students gradually develop their understanding and confidence. It is very rewarding when a concept that initially seemed difficult starts to make sense to them. I also enjoy the interaction with students and the process of finding different ways to explain mathematical ideas clearly.Why did you choose Lehigh?I chose Lehigh because it offers a strong academic environment, a supportive and collaborative department, and good opportunities for both research and teaching. I also liked the size of the university, since it allows for close interactions with colleagues and students while still providing the resources of a research university.
